Fox Soccer retains broadcast rights for Hyundai A-League

MUMBAI: Fox Soccer, America?s premier soccer destination, has announced the renewal of exclusive media rights for Australasia?s topflight soccer league, the Hyundai A-League, in an agreement brokered by World Sport Group.

The rights include coverage of 31 exclusive regular season and Finals Series matches on Fox Soccer and Fox Soccer Plus, the brand?s 24/7 premium subscription network, through the 2015 season. In addition to live and delayed match coverage, the renewal includes Hyundai A-League Highlights, a weekly 30-minute show discussing results, storylines and memorable events from weekly matches.

?We are very excited to renew the Hyundai A-League for three more seasons. Fox Soccer viewers are fans of the global game, and this renewal ensures continued coverage of one of the sport?s fastest developing leagues and talent pools," said Fox Soccer VP Programming and Acquisitions Joshua Glassel.

?The Hyundai A-League has produced the highest technical standard of play this season, delivered first-class live TV entertainment and fantastic in-stadium atmosphere with average crowds above 10,000,? said Football Federation Australia CEO Ben Buckley.

?The extension of the FOX Soccer agreement shows the growing stature of a competition that?s on the move. We?re delighted that North American audiences can see the Hyundai A-League live and exclusively on a major channel.?

Bounded in 2005, the Hyundai A-League is a collection of 10 top-division teams from Australia and New Zealand competing annually from October through April. The top six teams at the end of the regular season are entered into the Finals Series, culminating in the Hyundai A-League Grand Final to crown the league champion.

The Hyundai A-League sends three teams each season to the AFC Champions League, Asia?s premier club competition.